Nancy M. Penza
Jan 5, 2023
Nancy M. Penza, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Raymond W. Penza for 56 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert G. Murphy and Elizabeth (Walsh) Murphy. Nancy was a devoted educator, beginning her career as a librarian at Lincoln School for Girls. She would...
Peter D. Olobri
Jan 5, 2023
Peter D. Olobri, 47, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at his residence in Florida. Born in Warwick, he was the loving son of John P. and Donna M. (Chaffin) Olobri. Peter was a talented and sought after software engineer, having worked on retainer for several companies in the aviation, medical, and financial industries as an independent contractor. Peter...
Dolores M. Stowik
Jan 3, 2023
Dolores Stowik of Smithfield, Rhode Island passed away on Jan 3, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Barbara A. DeAngelis
Dec 29, 2022
Barbara A. DeAngelis, 90, of Smithfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Bayberry Commons, Pascoag. She was the wife of the late David L. DeAngelis. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Alphonse and Concetta (Iannazzi) Polselli. Mrs. DeAngelis and her late husband David were nominated by Special Olympics for family...
Marion Coppolino
Dec 29, 2022
Marion Coppolino, 81, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of Ralph "Lefty" Coppolino. Born on Federal Hill in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Josephine (Accetturo) Cunetta. Marion was a teacher's aide at Holy Ghost School and worked as an office administrator for the Real...
Harvey E. Frank
Dec 28, 2022
Harvey E. Frank, 74, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Belinda (Larkin) Frank. Born in Mobile, Alabama, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Ada F. (Harvey) Frank. Harvey served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War and was awarded the...
Michael A. Ruggiero
Dec 25, 2022
Michael A. Ruggiero, 94, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary A. Ruggiero (Maciorowski) for 55 years. A lifelong resident of Providence, he was the son of the late Biagio and Brigida (DeDonato) Ruggiero. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy. Mr. Ruggiero was a buyer for the former Providence Wholesale...
Claire M. Hoerlein
Dec 25, 2022
Claire M. Hoerlein, 94, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Frederick L. Hoerlein. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late William and Lucy (Payette) Howard. Mrs. Hoerlein was a clerk in the detectives division for the Providence Police Department for many years before retiring. Claire was...
Lydia A. Sweeney
Dec 24, 2022
Lydia A. Sweeney, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre, North Providence. She was the wife of the late John Sweeney. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Maria "Josie" Pugliese DeFusco Silvestro. Mrs. Sweeney was a jewelry worker for many years before retiring. Lydia was the mother of John...
Walter White
Dec 19, 2022
Walter White, 90, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Lincolnwood Healthcare Center. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Caldarone) White for 56 years. He was the son of the late Charles and Edna (Erikson) White. Walter graduated from the Boston School for the deaf in Randolph, MA and was known as the wonderful dancing...
Edward A. Ferruolo
Dec 17, 2022
FERRUOLO, Edward, 97, passed away at The Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center in Pascoag, RI on Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn (D'Attorro) Ferruolo for 64 years. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Antonio and Filomena (Chiaverini) Ferruolo. He is survived by his children, Robin Andreozzi, Valerie...
Mary A. Carlino
Dec 15, 2022
Mary A. “Mama Mary” (Adamo) Carlino, 103, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was the wife of the late Ralph Carlino. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Filomena (Ragosta) Adamo. Mrs. Carlino was an expediter at Uncas Manufacturing for many years. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...
Vincent Mambro
Dec 15, 2022
Vincent Mambro, 87, of Providence, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores (Zannella) Mambro for over 57 years. Born in Rocco d’Evandro, Italy, he was the son of the late Rocco and Maria Teresa (Rossi) Mambro. Mr. Mambro worked for the City of Providence as Supervisor for the...
Ann Costa
Dec 12, 2022
Ann Costa, 95, of North Providence, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022 at Heritage Hills Nursing Home, Smithfield. She was the wife of the late H. Robert Costa. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Mariella (Delsesto) Macioci. She is survived by her children, Susan A. Franchetti, Robert M. Costa and his wife Aneta; grandmother...
Paul-Joseph Peter Haddad
Dec 9, 2022
Paul-Joseph Peter Haddad, 29, of North Providence, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. Born in Providence, he was the loving son of Brenda (Puopolo) Haddad and the late Paul J. Haddad. Paul-Joseph worked for T-Mobile. He attended CCRI and was a member of the student council. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his siblings, Emily Grace...
Rose " Kitty" Azzoli
Dec 8, 2022
Rose “Kitty” Azzoli, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Cherry Hill Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Azzoli. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Rosina (Filella) Barbato. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her two daughters, Carol Bessette and her...
Raymond E. Gallison, Sr.
Dec 4, 2022
Raymond E. Gallison, Sr., age 90, of North Providence, RI passed away December 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence on December 8 1931, he was the son of Germaine (Petit) and Joseph Gallison. Raymond was the beloved husband of Barbara (San Antonio) for 71 years and loving father to Raymond Jr. (Diane) Gallison,...
Gerald P. Centore
Dec 4, 2022
Gerald P. Centore, 61, of Johnston, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio “Tony” and Mildred (Dambruch) Centore. Gerald was a 1979 graduate of Johnston High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Providence College in 1983. He is survived by his brother, Thomas Centore; his sister, Catherine...
Joan H. Williams
Dec 1, 2022
Joan H. Williams, 84, of Johnston, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was the devoted wife of the late Lincoln A. Williams, who passed away four days before his beloved wife of 67 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Jessie (Neil) Bamber. She...
Helen Iannazzi
Dec 1, 2022
Helen Iannazzi, passed away peacefully at the age of 103 on December 1st, 2022. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 18th, 1919. She worked many years for the Uncas Manufacturing company located in Providence, RI. Helen relocated to Sun City Center, FL in 2006 with her son Ronald, and daughter-in-law Florence. She has traveled widely in her...